SPORT
Snowsports
PLC Sydney participates in the NSW Interschool Snowsports championships which span across regional, state and national competitions. These events are open to students from Years Pre K–12 who are at an intermediate standard or better (for clarification on standards visit the Perisher or Thredbo websites).
The events are usually held at either Thredbo or Perisher ski resorts and alternate on a yearly basis. PLC Sydney compete within the Sydney region for the first round of competitions. The dates for this week always fall within the last week of the independent school holidays.
Families are responsible for their own accommodation throughout these weeks, PLC Sydney will assist with event management and competitor entries. Training camps are offered throughout the first week of the independent school holidays for all members of the PLC Sydney Snowsports Team.
PLC Sydney also offers a Term 3 Winter School to students who are enrolled in full time training programs. Find out more about our Winter School
Overview
Membership: Years K–12
Cost:
Fee –approx. $197 (based on level of involvement). This amount will be billed to students’ school fees account
Additional costs – race entries, registration, camp Fees, lessons, Winter School
Season passes – can be purchased online and should include the SkiTube
When: Term 2 holidays and Term 3
Information Evening: Term 1
Training: Fitness training is compulsory and begins Week 1 of Term 2. To be eligible for a PLC Sydney senior pocket, attendance at one session per week is essential. Pockets are awarded on subsequent selection to the State Championships.
Development Camps: Open to beginners, intermediate and experienced skiers and boarders. Accommodation, transport, food, lifts and lessons are provided for all camp participants. Enrolment forms will be distributed at the end of Term 1.
Competition Days: 7.00 am to 1.00 pm (approximately).
Travel - own arrangements must be made and a car pool system arranged amongst team members can be a great idea.
Arrival - at least 40 minutes prior to course inspection time. Please contact your team manager prior to race day to organise bib collection.
Weather - races will be on at all times with cancellations and postponed events rare.
Venues - TBC
Competitions - Scots Cup Race, Sydney Regional Championships, NSW State Championships, National Championships
Uniform:
PLC Sydney 'where’s Wally’ jersey (optional)
PLC Sydney race suits (optional)
New PLC Sydney black ski jacket (compulsory for all ski team members)
Equipment:
Snow gear
Goggles
Ski jacket
Ski pants
Poles
Helmet (Australian standard helmets are compulsory at all times)
Ski boots/snowboard boots
Skis/snowboard
Staff: Ms Mel Johnston mjohnston@plc.nsw.edu.au 02 9704 5683 (PDHPE staff room)
Sign Up: Check Notices for signup form